About Yardi Voyager Property Management Yardi Voyager property and asset management is an intuitive, browser-based program that provides integrated, comprehensive management and accounting functions. The centralized database offers the ability to handle transactions and run up-to-the-minute reports at any time, anywhere around the globe, with a.
I'm applying for various Leasing Administrator and Assistant Property Manager roles, although it's a slight career switch from my normal day job as an executive assistant. (I also have experience as a sales manager and as a real estate agent, so I'm confident I can make the switch).
I noticed that many positions request experience with Yardi or similar software, and I want to get my resume noticed. But Yardi won't teach individuals how to use the software unless they work for a company that purchased Yardi. And all the Yardi Youtube tutorials have been blocked for the public. Is there a way to learn Yardi, maybe through a tutor?
I know I'm not the only one looking for this, a recent Google search turned up someone on craigslist looking for a Yardi tutor. I used Yardi for many years. We actually were one of their first clients when they only had the dos professional version. Most larger PM companies will use Yardi Voyager, Real Page or some of the other Elite Systems. Without working with company it is challenging to learn Yardi, since you don't have the day to day use in real life settings. We actually switched from Yardi to Appfolio due to price and overall a much easier system that all our employees can use (again, no expensive per user charges). I think in most cases we haven't hired anyone based on their system experience unless it is a position that focuses on accounting.
For leasing and assistant manager roles I wouldn't worry about not knowing Yardi. We focus on customer service, sales and overall personality when hiring for leasing and assistant manager positions and haven't really made a decision based on PM software experience. Hi Chris, I've worked at Yardi for 4 years, so I'd like to throw in my two cents. Yardi-Voyager is the flagship software program, and you definitely want to find a company using that program and not one of the older/legacy systems that predate it.
Yardi-Voyager is relatively ubiquitous in the industry, so this should be easy. I'd also offer that the willingness to invest in an industry-standard (albeit not cheap) software like Voyager is the sign of a high-quality property management company.
This is not to deride a program like AppFolio, which is well-suited to small companies (under 100 units or so). I'm relatively new to BP, but it seems skewed towards companies of this size, and I wouldn't be surprised to see. I have some good news and some bad news for you: Bad news: There isn't a good way of getting Yardi training outside of working for a company that uses it. Good news: Yardi is doing very well in the industry, and as market share increases, so does the demand for employees with Yardi experience. This means that, while companies may 'require' experience with it, they may not actually be able to find a good candidate who has that experience. This leaves a lot of room for you to convince the employer that YOU are the right candidate and will learn the software quickly once hired. I suggest playing up your experience with other accounting or prop mgmt software if you have it.
Having experience with a legacy Yardi product, like Enterprise, may be a foot in the door for an interview, even though it is quite different than Yardi-Voyager. It would then be understandable that you need some time to get up to speed.
Based on your eloquent writing and good use of grammar you seem like a smart person. I'm confident in your ability to learn and eventually master Yardi! Feel free to reach out to me directly if I can help you any further. I have worked with a number of large properties (130 to 444 units) and several different property management software systems. First of all Yardi is not difficult. All Property Management software systems do the same thing they just go about it a little bit differently.
If you play with a free trial of Property Management Software (Appfolio Buildium Propertyware) you will have a great idea of what to expect and what you need to learn once you access Yardi. I would suggest you go ahead and apply for the job or start as a temp for a company that specializes in placing property management workers. People who write the ads over emphasize Yardi expierence when other qualities are more important.